Birth Stories

Maryam was my midwife for my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies. At every appointment she took time for me and I never felt rushed, she was very patient for my needs and questions. Once in the delivery room, she was supportive to all my wants and gave me confidence and didnt leave my side. Postpartum care was amazing as well, she helped me with whatever I needed anytime I needed it. I truly felt cared for and trusted her throughout my pregnancy to postpartum. I appreciate everything she did for me and my family.

I had the privilege of having Maryam Sharfaei as one of my preceptor in my senior year while attending McMaster university. My placement with Maryam was in a busy rural Manitoba clinic and I could not have asked for a better teacher or mentor. Maryam’s years of experience have created an amazing ability to teach. She knows the fine balance of when to intervene and when to give space. Her words of guidance come at exactly the right time and in the write way and were always points that I as the student could really absorb. The way of teaching that she carries extends into aspects of the job of midwifery, from teaching emergency skills or hands on clinical skills, to women-centered care, to interprofessional relations. Having Maryam as a preceptor helped solidify everything, I had learned through the midwifery program; her teaching, her skill and way of being something I will always carry with me and refer to as a practicing midwife.

I have the most amazing experience with Maryam as my midwife. I had only heard great stuff about her, with her being the midwife to two of my sisters in laws but luckily, I got to experience it for myself. She was so friendly and patient, always going to extra mile for me. She encouraged me to stick through with my birth plans and helped with pain management. One evening my son choked on his milk and had raspy breathing, I was able to send her it over a voice message and she called me instantly and told me to take him in, She even called the doctor and gave them heads up to take me on right away. I could share so much more but all in all I’m just happy with my experience with Maryam.